What are some popular Indian baby names?

In 2022, Aditi, Inaya, and Aarya emerged as the top three favorite Indian names for baby girls. Mohammad, Shivansh, and Dhruv were the favored Indian boy names of 2022, making them the most popular choices for parents.

What is the meaning of the name "Aarav"?

Aarav, a Sanskrit name, carries the beautiful meanings of ‘calm noise’ and ‘melodious music,’ making it a popular choice for baby boys.

What are some Hindi baby names based on Hindu mythology?

Arjun, a Hindi name meaning white or clear, is inspired by Hindu mythology, where Arjuna was a courageous prince and skilled archer in the Mahabharata. Nandini, meaning ‘a woman who brings joy, is an Indian name associated with Hindu mythology, used to address Goddess Parvati and represent her divine grace and beauty through one of her eight eternal companions.

What are some gender-neutral Hindi baby names?

Some gender-neutral Hindi baby names are Shakti, meaning ‘power,’ Kiran, meaning ‘a ray of light,’ and Bhavya meaning ‘grand’ or ‘splendid.’

What are some Hindi baby names that are easy to pronounce for non-Hindi speakers?

Some Hindi baby names that are easy to pronounce for non-Hindi speakers are Aanya meaning ‘limitless,’ Arjun meaning ‘white’ or ‘clear,’ Maya meaning ‘illusion,’ and Rohan meaning ‘ascending.’

What are some Indian baby names that have musical significance?

Hindi baby names like Swara, meaning ‘musical tone,’ Raag meaning ‘musical,’ Aarohi meaning ‘a music tone,’ and Geet meaning ‘song,’ have musical meanings. They are connected to music and represent different aspects of Indian musical culture.

What are some Indian baby names that have a strong connection to Indian history?

Ashoka, Bhagat, Akbar, Indira, Shivaji, and Subhash are Hindi baby names that hold historical significance, being linked to renowned figures and events in Indian history.

What are some Indian baby names that are inspired by Indian cities or landmarks?

The name Abu, meaning father, draws inspiration from Mt Abu in Rajasthan. Similarly, the masculine name Anand is also the name of a place in Gujarat. Additionally, the feminine names Ganga, Godavari, and Kabani have been derived from the names of prominent Indian rivers.

What are some Indian baby names that have a meaning related to strength or courage?

Veer, Sahas, Himmat, and Shakti are Indian baby names related to strength, valor, or courage.

How do Indian parents incorporate astrology and numerology into naming their children?

Indian parents often seek guidance from astrology and numerology when naming their children. They consider the childs birth chart, zodiac sign, and favorable planetary alignments to select a name believed to bring good luck and positive vibes to their childs life.

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156 Indian Baby Names with Meanings Pure

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Namir	Boy	Leopard; Panther; Good; Pure
Virat	Boy	Huge; Grand; Magnificent; Pure; Clean
Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Arsh	Boy	Truthfulness; Divine; Heavenly; Hero; Pure; Bright; Sage
Mayan	Boy	Pure One; Spring of water; Magic
Varnika	Girl	Color; Pure; Writer
Kasin	Boy	Pure; Shining; Appearing like a conqueror
Divyam	Boy	Divine; One who is spiritual; Divine light; Pure
Kareena	Girl	Dear; Little one; Pure
Suhan	Girl	Pure; Innocent

Kadi	Girl	Pure; A blade of grass; A line of a song
Puneet	Boy	Pure; Clean
Alok	Boy	Divine light; Brilliance; Pure
Vimal	Boy	Clean; Pure; Spotless
Saatvik	Boy	Virtuous; Pure; Good
Saathvik	Boy	Moral; Calm; Pure; Virtuous
Harin	Boy	Pure; Deer; Yellowish or tawny color
Sharav	Unisex	Pure; Innocent
Anagh	Boy	Sinless; Pure; Perfect; Absolute; Flawless; Faultless; Complete; Lord Vishnu
Aalok	Boy	Divine light; Pure

Arnik	Unisex	Purity of gold; Pure; A tall wise boy; Brilliant
Pranil	Boy	A feeling of pure and real love; Life-giving
Pranjal	Boy	Pure; Sincere; Honest
Nihash	Unisex	Soft; Pure
Rijul	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Honest
Sathvika	Unisex	Pure; Natural; Energetic; Spirited; Someone pure; Devoid of malice
Sathya	Unisex	True; Truthful; Virtuous; Pure
Swetha	Unisex	Pure; White
Pavithra	Girl	Pure, sacred, holy
Ka	Girl	Pure; Beautiful; Good; A name of Lord Krishna

Treena	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; A name of Goddess Durga
Chandini	Girl	Pure and serene moonlight
Satvika	Unisex	Spirited; Energetic; Natural; Pure
Nivaya	Unisex	Pure; Graceful; Gentle
Saleisha	Girl	One who is pure and good
Tama	Girl	Son; Boy; Gem; Jewel; Night; Pure; Innocent; Honest
Saakshi	Unisex	Witness; Pure awareness
Suchi	Girl	Pure; Virtuous
Adag	Girl	Pure; UnBlemished; Sacred
Akalank	Boy	Without Any Flaws; One who is flawless and pure; An unblemished person

Akalmesh	Boy	Eternally pure; Sinless; Unblemished; Flawless
Aklamash	Boy	Spotless; Pure; Unblemished; Clean; Flawless
Amalanand	Boy	Pure Joy; Unadulterated happiness; Blissful life
Amalendu	Boy	Unblemished Moon; One who is pure like the Moon
Amalesh	Boy	The Pure One; Unblemished soul; One who is guilt free and pure
Avyagra	Boy	Unoccupied; Unconfused; Undisturbed; One who is knowledgeable; Pure
Bagga	Boy	Pure and White
Bhavitra	Boy	The Three Worlds; Pure
Bimol	Boy	One who is pure; A variant of Bimal
Bimolendu	Boy	One who is pure; A variant of Bimal

Chinmaynand	Boy	Blissful; Supreme Consciousness; Pure Delight; Joy; State of serenity
Chinmoy	Boy	Pure intelligence; Supreme spirit; Spiritual
Choksha	Boy	Pure; Clean; Holy; Sacred
Choska	Boy	Pure; Clean; Holy; Sacred
Darshwana	Boy	Pure of Heart; One who is clean and pure in his thoughts and action
Dharmedra	Boy	Pure-souled; Righteous; One who abides by spiritual and divine rules
Dharmvardhan	Boy	Pure souled; Bold man; Righteous and principled person
Dhavalachandra	Boy	White Moon; Bright and Lustrous; Pure; Clean
Dhavalchandra	Boy	White Moon; Bright and Lustrous; Pure; Clean
Dhavit	Boy	White; Washed; Pure; Clean

Dijul	Boy	Innocent person; Guileless; Guiltfree; Pure; Sinless
Divam	Boy	Heaven; The sky; The day; Pure
Gangey	Boy	Son of River Ganga; An offspring of Ganga; A part of the divine, pure and celestial river Ganga
Gangeya	Boy	Son of River Ganga; An offspring of Ganga; A part of the divine, pure and celestial river Ganga
Gangeyan	Boy	Son of River Ganga; An offspring of Ganga; A part of the divine, pure and celestial river Ganga
Gomadhi	Boy	One who is wealthy with cows; Pure; True; A variant of name Gomathi; A name of Goddess
Hansroop	Boy	Pure body or person; One who has a great soul
Harpuneet	Boy	Pure Like God; Divine Grace of God
Himu	Boy	Snow; White; Pure; Clean
Jatinderdeep	Boy	Pure Lamp of the Lord; Divine light of the Lord

Jatinderjeet	Boy	Pure Victory of the Lord; Divine Triumph of the Lord
Jatinderpreet	Boy	Pure Love for the Lord; Affection and care for the Lord
Kaliya	Boy	Joy; Happiness; People's victory; Pure; Rejoice; A huge black serpent
Katti	Boy	Pure
Khalsa	Boy	The Pure One; Name given by Guru Gobind Singh
Kunna	Boy	Good Hindu; Pure; One with good qualities
Laghu	Boy	Lovely; Pure; Young; Faultless; Quick; Light; Bright; Brilliant
Magadhi	Girl	Flower; As Pure as Jasmine Flower; Fragrant and Aromatic Jasmine Flower
Makhan	Boy	Soft; Pure butter
Omna	Boy	Pious; Pure; Sacred; Holy; Divine

Omnada	Boy	One who is pious, pure, sacred, holy and divine
Paavan	Boy	Pure; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Innocent
Paawanjeet	Boy	Victory of the Pure; Victory of Innocence; Sacred or Divine Victory
Palaksi	Girl	White; Bright; Pure; Luminant
Paramarath	Boy	A Spiritual Person; Divine Person; Holy and Sacred person who is pure and innocent
Paramnirmal	Boy	Purest One; Most innocent; Ultimately Flawless; Absolutely pure
Pavith	Boy	Pure; Pious; Dignified; Divinely beautiful; A variant of Pavitha
Pavitha	Boy	Pure; Pious; Dignified; Divinely beautiful; A variant of Pavith
Prabhnirmal	Boy	One who is pure like God; Innocent like God
Prasad	Boy	An offering made to a God; Blessing; Boon; Pure; Clean; Brightness; Clearness; Graciousness

Pumeet	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Sinless; Faultless
Puneeta	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Sinless; Faultless
Punidhan	Boy	Blessed; Moralist; Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Faultless; One with the most sacred heart
Punika	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Sinless; Faultless
Punithan	Boy	Blessed; Moralist; Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Faultless; One with the most sacred heart
Purha	Boy	Complete; Pure
Aheli	Girl	Pure
Ajitatman	Boy	One whose soul can never be conquered; Pious; Pure
Amala	Unisex	Clean; Pure; Undefiled; Shining; Epithet of Goddess Lakshmi
Asananda	Boy	A blissful person; pure and clear

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